University Courses Abroad

Maximo Nivel offers university programs in Fall Semester, Winter Term, Spring Semester, and Summer Term. University students can study part-time or fulltime and convenient, flexible courses enable students to earn credit without sacrificing other commitments. Some programs may even qualify to use financial aid.

Service Learning | 3-12 credits |

Maximo Nivel’s Service Learning courses are available year-round on an open enrollment basis, and new courses begin every Monday. You can enroll via our SPAN 203SL (Service Learning) course or do an independent study. Service learning specializations include:

Internships | 3-12 credits |

Maximo Nivel’s International Internships are available on an open enrollment basis. You can begin your internship any Monday throughout the year. You can enroll via our UNIV 495 Internship course. University students can specialize in the following areas:

Interdisciplinary Studies | 3-6 credits |

Interdisciplinary courses are offered year round, both on a full-semester basis as well as during J-term and summer term. These courses are available in both Costa Rica and Peru.
– BUS 300 Marketing in Latin America
– BUS 305 Entrepreneurship in Latin America
– GPH 300 Public Health in Latin America
– SOC 300 Social Justice and Social Responsibility
– SUS 300 Sustainability

*A syllabus for each course is available on request. Specific courses vary from term to term, so please inquire >

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Why I Maximo

"I have researched a lot of TEFL courses and decided on Máximo Nivel. It was an awesome course and it really prepared us for teaching English. It was very thorough and the amount of practical teaching time was impressive!"

Laura Harman Bingham

"The Spanish lessons are so well taught I definitely recommend taking advantage. I am becoming more and more comfortable speaking every day! Thanks for everything guys! Looking forward to my last 2 weeks!"

Roxy Nobles

"I love this place and I don't ever want to leave. The people are amazing, the host family is the best and the kids at the placement are the sweetest things I have ever seen! This experience was amazing and i will be back!"

Lindsay Che

"The turtle program [in Costa Rica] was great. Seeing a baby turtle making its way down the beach was a definite highlight for this trip. Maximo's Turtle conservation program is wonderfully laidback and the area is just beautiful. I had a great time."

Antonio Backman

"TEFL was amazing and I’m so happy I decided to do this. Teaching has always been in the back of my mind and because of this class I definitely want to do this."

Jordan Salinas

"Thank-you for everything Maximo! I've now volunteered in Cusco and Costa Rica. The volunteering was great, the people were amazing and the memories will be with me forever! Thanks for one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life!"

Andrew Leask

"Thanks to everyone at Maximo Nivel for the wikid experience I've had over the past 10 weeks. Some of the most incredible experiences of my life. Am sad to leave but want to come back. Thanks again."